B&H Photo Video, Electronics store in Manhattan, New York, US.
B&H Photo Video is a large electronics retailer at 420 Ninth Avenue in Manhattan, offering photography, video, audio, and computer equipment across multiple floors. The departments are organized by product category, with specialized staff available in each section for guidance.
Herman Schreiber and his brother Philip opened a small photography shop in New York in 1973. The business grew over the decades and moved into larger premises, eventually becoming one of the largest specialty retailers for photo and electronics products.
The overhead conveyor belts move orders through the building, creating a visual system that feels more industrial than typical retail. The store closes on several Jewish holidays each year, a practice rooted in the founding family's religious observance.
Visitors can walk through the departments and receive guidance from specialized staff on cameras, lenses, computers, or audio gear. The store uses an automated conveyor system, so larger purchases can be collected at the central checkout after browsing.
The shelves reach up to the ceiling, and rolling ladders allow staff to access higher sections. The store has its own online operation, but many professionals from around the world visit in person to test equipment firsthand.
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